Ho Chi Minh City sets up tourism department
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has issued a decision on the establishment of the Department of Tourism in a bid to enhance the city’s state management on tourism.
National hero Le Loi commemorated at Lam Kinh Festival in Thanh Hoa
The Lam Kinh Festival opened on September 15 in central Thanh Hoa province to remember national hero Le Loi, who defeated the Chinese Ming in the 15th century.
Citadel of Ho Dynasty becomes popular tourist destination in Viet Nam
The Citadel of Ho Dynasty has been attracting more and more tourists since it was recognized as World Cultural Heritage site in 2011.Vuong Van Viet, Deputy Chairman of Thanh Hoa…
Da Nang launches tourism advertising campaign
Da Nang has launched a new advertising campaign touting its new slogan “Da Nang City – a friendly, safe and hospitable community” aiming to attract more domestic holiday and foreign tourists from traditional markets.
Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa co-operate in developing tourism
Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa, having great potential for natural and historical tourism, promise to become attractive destinations when the provinces co-ordinate closely in developing tourism.
Locals to document life in shadow of Ho Dynasty Citadel
People living in the vicinity of the Ho Dynasty Citadel in the central province of Thanh Hoa will be given cameras to capture their daily lives around the UNESCO-recognised heritage site.
Paris photo exhibition spotlights President Ho
An exhibition showcasing photos and documents on the late President Ho Chi Minh’s life and revolutionary activities opened in Paris on May 17.
Muong Phang - an historical tourism attraction
Muong Phang commune in Dien Bien district was the headquarters of the Command Committee of the Dien Bien Phu campaign 60 years ago.
Strategy for cruise ship tourism under discussion
The development of Viet Nam’s cruise ship tourism was discussed at international seminar held in Hue on April 16 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Thua Thien Hue provincial People’s Committee, and the Asian Cruise Association (ACA).
Peaceful Hai Hoa Beach   (May 21, 2013)
Peaceful Hai Hoa Beach
With the literal meaning of its name, Hai Hoa ("Peaceful") Beach in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa boasts the serenity that only beautiful natural scenery can provide.
Thousands of visitors flock to Giong festival
Some 30,000 people on May 18 flocked to Gia Lam district of Hanoi to attend the main day of Giong Festival 2013, commemorating Saint Giong, who legend says turned from a child to a giant overnight to fight against invaders in the past.
Vietnamese cuisine, culture highlighted in Indonesia
The "Vietnamese culinary and cultural weeks in Indonesia" programme kicked off at Kempinsky hotel in Jakarta on May 17.
City to introduce seven river tours this month
HCMC this month will officially introduce seven river tours departing from Bach Dang Wharf in District 1 to tourist sites along the city's rivers.
Cu Lao Cau - island paradise!   (May 16, 2013)
Cu Lao Cau - island paradise!
The typical characteristics of Cu Lao Cau Island are smooth sloping sandy beach, blue seawater, endlessly hills and mountains that create charming landscape...
Vietnamese cultural festival in Volgograd
In the city of Volgograd in southwest Russia, activities in the framework of the "Vietnamese cultural festival" on May 11 held by the Overseas Vietnamese Association in the province of Volgograd in collaboration with other Overseas Vietnamese Associations in the country, were a great success. This is a cultural focal point ahead of the visit of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to Russia.